MEDSF Iran

MEDSF surprised that Iran put a stop to our COVID-19 response

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:36:27 +0000

In Iran, Ministry of Health officials have rescinded their approval of MEDSF’s COVID-19 intervention. We remain ready to help with the coronovirus response.

MEDSF responds to coronavirus COVID-19 in Iran

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:27:01 +0000

MEDSF has sent a 50-bed inflatable hospital and a medical team to Isfahan, in central Iran, to increase hospital capacity in treating those critically ill with coronavirus COVID-19.

A day at MEDSF's clinic in south Tehran, Iran

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:05:42 +0000

Médecins Sans Frontières (MEDSF) project coordinator in south Tehran, Iran describes a day at a clinic, where most patients are homeless and take drugs.

Iran | Providing health care to vulnerable people in Lorestan after floods

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:13:05 +0000

Two months since violent flash floods stormed areas along the Kashkan River, in Lorestan province, west Iran, life is starting to return to normal. In Pol-e Dokhtar town, most of the sludge and rubble have been cleaned out while reconstruction of a few houses and shops are beginning in this devastated area.

Flash floods in Iran wash away homes and livelihoods | Natural disasters

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:28:44 +0000

Flash flooding across Iran has washed away homes, roads and bridges, and the harvest, resulting in difficult access to many towns and leaving thousands of people homeless and displaced, and struggling with finding the basics to survive.

Video: Refugees in Kos stuck in appalling conditions

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 09:27:43 +0000

Between January and July this year, 18,600 refugees arrived on the Greek island Kos by boat from Turkey. The majority are fleeing war and violence in Syria, but many also come from Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Pakistan.

Iran: Surviving in Tehran’s southern neighborhoods

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:56:03 +0000

Iran: MEDSF forced to leave Zahedan

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

At the request of authorities, MEDSF has terminated its medical care activities in the city of Zahedan, capital of the province of Sistan-Baluchistan, in southeastern Iran.

Worrying situation for Afghans in Iran

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Whereas international funding agencies have promised US$ 20 million in assistance to help reconstruct Afghanistan, Afghan refugees still receive very little aid.

Specialised equipment and teams sent to treat post-quake 'crush' victims

Tue, 30 Dec 2003 04:30:00 +0000

MSF, together with the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), is providing medical care for "crush syndrome" earthquake victims. A team of five people is already on the ground and a flight carrying six additional dialysis machines left Ostende Tuesday evening.